confucianist

Con·fu·cian·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-fyoo-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /kənˈfyu ʃəˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-fyoo-shuh-niz-uh m]
- /kənˈfyu ʃəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of confucianist word

noun confucianist the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct. 1
noun confucianist A follower of the teachings of Confucius. 0

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Origin of confucianist

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; Confucian + -ism

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Parts of speech for Confucianist

noun

adjective

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confucianist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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